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Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement CTS


Object Number: 1969505 Size: MF

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Component Name

Warning: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:

   • The seat cushion frame
   • The seat recliner, if equipped
   • The seat adjuster
   • The seat back frame
Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.

Warning: Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS). Before applying power to the SIS make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedures could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
  3. Remove the front seat back cushion cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement.

1

Inflatable Restraint Front Seat Side Module Nut (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

2

Inflatable Restraint Front Seat Side Module

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  2. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping.

Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement CTS-V


Object Number: 2170466 Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Warning: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:

   • The seat cushion frame
   • The seat recliner, if equipped
   • The seat adjuster
   • The seat back frame
Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.

Warning: Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS). Before applying power to the SIS make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedures could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
  3. Remove the front seat back cushion finish panel. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement.

1

Inflatable Restraint Front Seat Side Module Nut (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

2

Inflatable Restraint Front Seat Side Module

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  2. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping.